The Stromanthe Magic star Prayer plant, with long, narrow, glossy leaves with bits of white variegation and maroon underside, is also commonly sold under the name Stromanthe thalia ‘Magic star,’ Stromanthe sanguinea, and Calathea “Magic star.”
Whether you are an experienced plant parent or a newbie in the field, this plant is easy to care for than many other prayer plants. You shouldn’t have any issues keeping this plant alive. However, if you want it to show off its full potential, proper care is a must. From the prayer plant family, Magic star too follows the sunlight’s rhythm — it opens its leaves in the morning and closes them at sunsets. As it closes its leaves, it reveals more of its glorious ruby red leaf undersides.